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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 25, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 07, 2012
Applicants:
Jeffrey R. Russell, Winston Salem, NC (US);
David M. Krawiec, Greensboro, NC (US);
Inventors:
Jeffrey R. Russell, Winston Salem, NC (US);
David M. Krawiec, Greensboro, NC (US);
Assignee:
Camco Manufacturing, Inc., Greensboro, NC (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65D 1/34 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An overflow pan for a water heater utilizing recycled material for cost and material efficiency. The overflow pan includes a bottom, a sidewall with an outlet for water drainage therefrom as is standard, a U-shaped lip and a plurality of ribs spaced therearound. The pan bottom includes an exterior surface having a series of regular hexagon shapes, each comprising a concave web for material reduction while retaining integrity and durability.